CVE-2026-0189: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
In ac_init_policy of init.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-0189 exists in the ac_init_policy function of the init.c file in Google Android. Due to a logic error, permission checks can be bypassed, enabling local privilege escalation. Exploitation does not require any additional execution privileges or user interaction, indicating that an attacker with local access could leverage this flaw to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the affected Android device without needing further execution privileges or user interaction. This could potentially allow unauthorized actions at a higher privilege level than intended by the system's security policy.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2026-0189: Elevation of privilege in Google Android
Description
In ac_init_policy of init.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Affected software
Android
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-0189 exists in the ac_init_policy function of the init.c file in Google Android. Due to a logic error, permission checks can be bypassed, enabling local privilege escalation. Exploitation does not require any additional execution privileges or user interaction, indicating that an attacker with local access could leverage this flaw to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the affected Android device without needing further execution privileges or user interaction. This could potentially allow unauthorized actions at a higher privilege level than intended by the system's security policy.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Google_Devices
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-23T08:45:40.733Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa992c055bf5e2cf53bf4dd
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 18:47:28 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 19:46:52 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:07:52 UTC
Views: 3
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